A news and educational resource pooling excerpts from various news and information sources from the web for the Federal Retiree.
Article Excerpt: "Seniors do not have to wait until they are over 65 to tap into financial assistance. You can start at any age as most programs target help to households with low incomes. ..."
Article Excerpt: "With prices rising at a record rate, many retirees or people planning to retire soon may be increasingly worried about what sort of lifestyle they can afford...inflation still impacts you. It could be worse than average. ... Inflation affects everyone, but you can be especially vulnerable if you’re retired. "
Article Excerpt: "...During periods of high inflation, investors may need to set aside a larger percentage of income for retirement savings. At the same time, the rising cost of living can increase the risk of prematurely depleting a retirement nest egg. And as John Rekenthaler has pointed out, higher inflation that takes place during the first five years of retirement can be particularly damaging..."